This information collection supports
implementation of subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of Section 889 of the John
S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(Pub. L. 115-232). This section prohibits the head of an executive
agency from procuring, obtaining, extending or renewing a contract
to procure or obtain any equipment, system, or service that uses
covered telecommunication equipment or services as a substantial or
essential component of any system, or as a critical technology as
part of any system, unless an exception applies or a waiver has
been granted. This requirement is implemented in the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) through the provision at FAR
52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, and the provision at
52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or
Services—Representation and the clause at FAR 52.204-25,
Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment.
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 232 889 Name of Law: National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
The information collection is
revised to add the burden associated with the requirement for
entities in SAM to represent to the new provision FAR 52.204-26.
The added burden of FAR 52.204-26 is offset by a significant
reduction in the burden of provision 52.204-24. Previously FAR
52.204-24 was required to be completed by all offerors for all
solicitations, which was a high burden on the public. Changes to
the prescription of FAR 52.204-24 limited the number of offerors
required to respond to the provision to those that respond “does”
to FAR 52.204-26 or 52.212-3(v). The changes to the provisions
results in an overall burden reduction in this information
collection. The Government burden was also reduced from $38,480,438
to $7,394,298. Related to the reduction in the public burden,
contracting officers will have fewer offers that will require
review of responses to FAR 52.204-24. The Government burden was
also reduced from $38,480,438 to $7,394,298. Related to the
reduction in the public burden, contracting officers will have
fewer offers that will require review of responses to FAR
52.204-24.
$7,394,298
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Camara Francis 202 550-0935
camara.francis@gsa.gov
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.